{"bill":{"id":"117-hr-5293","congress":117,"type":"HR","number":5293,"title":"Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021","originChamber":"House","introducedDate":"2021-09-20","sponsors":[{"bioguideId":"M001214","fullName":"Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]","party":"D","state":"IN","district":1}],"cosponsorsCount":0,"latestAction":{"actionDate":"2021-09-30","text":"Became Public Law No: 117-42."},"policyArea":"Armed Forces and National Security","subjects":["Administrative law and regulatory procedures","Dental care","Department of Veterans Affairs","Government buildings, facilities, and property","Health care costs and insurance","Health facilities and institutions","Land transfers","Military personnel and dependents","Transportation costs","Travel and tourism","Veterans' medical care"],"actions":[{"date":"2021-09-30","text":"Became Public Law No: 117-42.","type":"President","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-30","text":"Became Public Law No: 117-42.","type":"BecameLaw","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-30","text":"Signed by President.","type":"President","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-30","text":"Signed by President.","type":"BecameLaw","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-27","text":"Presented to President.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-27","text":"Presented to President.","type":"President","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-24","text":"Message on Senate action sent to the House.","type":"Floor","chamber":"Senate","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-23","text":"Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6666)","type":"Floor","chamber":"Senate","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-23","text":"Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6666)","type":"Floor","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-21","text":"Received in the Senate, read twice.","type":"IntroReferral","chamber":"Senate","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-20","text":"Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-20","text":"On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 261). (text: CR H4535)","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":true},{"date":"2021-09-20","text":"Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 261).(text: CR H4535)","type":"Floor","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":true},{"date":"2021-09-20","text":"Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4543)","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-20","text":"At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-20","text":"DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5293.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-20","text":"Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4535-4536)","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-20","text":"Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-20","text":"Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.","type":"IntroReferral","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-20","text":"Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.","type":"IntroReferral","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-20","text":"Introduced in House","type":"IntroReferral","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":false},{"date":"2021-09-20","text":"Introduced in House","type":"IntroReferral","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":false}],"summary":" <p><strong>Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021</strong></p> <p>This bill extends various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs.</p> <p>First, the bill permanently extends the VA's authority to administer a dental insurance plan for veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system and certain survivors and dependents of veterans.</p> <p>Next, the bill extends through FY2022 the expansion of the program that authorizes payments and allowances for beneficiary travel in connection with veterans who are receiving care from Vet Centers.</p> <p>Finally, the bill extends authority through December 16, 2026, for the pilot program under which the VA may accept donations of real property or facilities from specified entities (e.g., a state or local authority).</p>","updateDate":"2025-05-28T14:36:18Z"},"markets":[],"stateBills":[],"meta":{"sources":["congress.gov"],"latencyMs":756,"ts":"2026-04-15T06:53:57.850Z"},"nextActions":{"inspect":[],"related":[{"description":"Search related legislation","method":"GET","url":"/api/public/query-gov?q=Department%20of%20Veterans%20Affairs%20Expiring%20Authorities%20Act%20of%202"}]}}